Job Descriptions

Building Inspector Ii

DEFINITION

To inspect routine and more complex structures and building systems at various stages of construction, alteration and repair; to assist in the review of building plans and specifications and issuance of construction permits; and to investigate and secure compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, codes, standards, plans and specifications.

This classification is assigned to the miscellaneous bargaining unit for labor relations purposes and is subject to overtime, evening and weekend assignments.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey level class in the Building Inspector series. Positions in this class are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Building Inspector I, or, when filled from the outside, require prior building inspection work experience. Appointment to the higher class requires that the employee be performing substantially the full range of duties for the class requiring a complete knowledge of department policies and procedures and meet the qualification standards for the class. A Building Inspector II is expected to perform the entire range of moderately difficult inspections (building, electrical, fire, plumbing and mechanical) for a variety of residential, commercial and industrial construction and be able to plan check most routine (non-structural) building systems.

Incumbents are eligible for consideration to promote to the higher level of Senior Building Inspector after completing a minimum of five years of journey level experience, of which at least three years should be as an Inspector II with the City of Turlock. Promotion to the Senior level is based on possession of minimum qualifications and ICBO/CALBO certifications as required for that classification, and fully demonstrating the ability to perform advanced journey level assignments in all aspects of municipal building inspection activities as assessed by the department manager and the appointing authority.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Direction is provided by the Chief Building Official, Supervising Building Inspector, or Senior Building Inspector.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Perform field inspections of industrial, commercial and residential buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to assure compliance with applicable codes and regulations of the City, County, state and federal agencies.

Perform complex inspection duties in several trade specialties such as plumbing, electrical and mechanical, structural and finish trade areas.

Checks building plans for sufficiency and code compliance; route plans to other affected departments, and distribute plan check submittal to builders/contractors for correction.

Issue permits for work to be performed.

Inspect foundation, cement, framing, plastering, plumbing, heating and electrical installations, and a large variety of other complex and routine building system elements.

Assist in the checking of building plans and perform field review of plans and specifications.

Check stud, joist, rafter spacing and other structural member factors.

Examine grade, quality and treatment of lumber, cement, lath, wire and composition including conducting research of new and/or alternative material reports from ICBO and other testing labs.

Assure proper and safe installations of routine and complex building systems.

Coordinate inspection activities with other City departments and public agencies.

Assist in conducting investigations of zoning, land use and construction code enforcement and abatement issues.

Determine compliance to California Building, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes, California Electric Code, and pertinent provisions of state and County health and environmental ordinances.

Confer with architects, contractors, builders and the general public in the field and office to resolve complaints and answer questions regarding plan check correction lists, conditions of permit approval, and use of alternative methods or materials.

Maintain records and prepare reports.

Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction.

Building related codes and ordinances enforceable by the City including the California Building, Mechanical, Plumbing and Housing Codes, the California Electric Code, and the municipal zoning and sign ordinances.

A minimum of three years of construction or inspection experience. Two years of experience in the Building Inspector I series with the City of Turlock would also be accepted.

Education:

Thirty college units with major course work in Building Technology, Construction Management or a related field, or fifteen continuing education units from ICBO/ICC or accredited training.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Possession of a California Building Code Certification issued by the International Code Conference. It is expected that incumbents would continue to seek additional ICBO/ICC certifications as further experience is gained.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License at the time of appointment and must be maintained thereafter as a condition of continued employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Maintain the following physical abilities: see well enough to read, write, make observations, view computer screen, read gauges and other instrumentation as well as operate a motor vehicle; hear well enough to converse on the radio, telephone, and in person; use hands and fingers well enough to use computer keyboard, write, file and answer telephones; bodily mobility to walk on uneven surfaces or sloped surfaces such as construction sites and roofs, bend, stand, climb on scaffolding and ladders, and be able to tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperatures while performing inspections or other duties;